Individual Career Counseling

The CDO offers appointments with career counselors during business hours Monday through Friday throughout the academic year and also during breaks, including summer months.

• Appointments can be made through HarrisLink or by phone at 773.834.9062.
• Students are advised to upload their resumes to HarrisLink prior to meeting with a CDO counselor to make the most of the 30-minute appointment.

Developing Your Career Development Strategy

We work with students to identify strategies and an overall approach to career management.

• "MPP Action Plan" (PDF)

Chicago Harris Career Counseling

As a student at Chicago Harris, you can meet with counselors, access helpful documents and database resources, and attend workshops and speaker events. Our counselors will work with you to develop an effective resume, targeted cover letters, and an overall search strategy that will help guide your career development efforts—both as a student and as a graduate of Chicago Harris.

Preparing an Effective Resume

We recommend several resume formats, please view:

• “Winning Resumes” (PDF)
• Resume templates:  http://harrisschool.uchicago.edu/career-development/for-students/career-management-skills-development

Refining Your Cover Letter

Your cover letter is a crucial component of your outreach strategy, and CDO can help you learn how to maximize this opportunity to showcase your analytical and writing skills.

• “Effective Cover Letters” (PDF)

Jumpstarting Your Networking

Networking is a life skill that includes utilizing the latest technologies and developing a strategic approach to the trajectory of your career. Our workshops, resources, and counselors are dedicated to helping you realize your true professional potential.

• “Networking Strategies” (PDF)
• “Successful Interviewing” (PDF)
• “Negotiating Salaries” (PDF)

Career Couselor Biographies

To learn about the Harris Counseling team, please refer to the CDO Team page for staff biographies.